Systematic studies on the riparian flora of Sokanasini river, Chittur Taluk, Palakkad district, Kerala

Author: 
Sherina, S., Jagatheskumar, S. and Balasubramaniam, V.

The taxonomic survey was carried out during June 2015 to March 2016 in Sokanasiniriver, Chittur Taluk, Palakkad district, Kerala. In the present study a total of 91 plant species belonging to 72 genera and 30 families were documented. The Fabaceae family was the largest contribution in 11 species followed by Asteraceae in 9 species and Malvaceae, Acanthaceae and Poaceae are each in 8 species and life forms of herbs are the dominantly present in the study area.

Paper No: 
2226